Dr. Charles McCanna, M.D., earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and French from the University of Wisconsin. He began his career in education, teaching high school biology in the Bronx, before pursuing medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, completed his internship at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, and trained in ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate, where he served as Chief Resident and earned multiple teaching awards.
Dr. Charles McCanna, M.D., earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and French from the University of Wisconsin. He began his career in education, teaching high school biology in the Bronx, before pursuing medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, completed his internship at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, and trained in ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate, where he served as Chief Resident and earned multiple teaching awards.
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Very concerned about patient. Takes time with you addressing your questions
Apr-2025
I've been with doc for many years he's an awesome awesome doctor for my eye care I hope I can stay with him for as much as I am alive he understands and takes very good care of me
Apr-2025
Professional and informative.
Apr-2025
Dr. McCanna is very attentive and caring with his patients. Amazing staff very patient and polite.
Apr-2025
Patient and very kind
Apr-2025
Good Doctor
Apr-2025
Great listener. Good job of helping you.
Apr-2025
Dr. McCanna cares for his patients. I’ve never felt like I was just number or piece work like a factory worker putting out a product.
Apr-2025
Great dr
Apr-2025
Very good. Explained everything so clear, and friendly and smart. So glad I found him.
Apr-2025
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6020 S Packard Ave Cudahy, WI 53110
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4600 W. Loomis Rd STE 310 Greenfield, WI 53220
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14555 W. National Ave STE 130 New Berlin, WI 53151
Dr. Charles McCanna, M.D., was raised in Madison, Wisconsin and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin in Biology and French. Following this, he moved to New York City and taught high school biology in the Bronx. He prides himself on helping patients understand their disease processes and creating treatment plans that optimize the desires of every patient.
He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and went on to complete his internship at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. McCanna completed his Ophthalmology Residency at the State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He served as Chief Resident his senior year and received the Ophthalmology Resident of the Year Award at Kings County Hospital. During his final year of residency, he received the E. Clifford Lazzaro Resident Educator of the Year Award.
In October of 2019, he became board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. McCanna is also a current member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. McCanna is ecstatic to be practicing in his home state of Wisconsin. He comes from a long line of ophthalmologists - his father and grandfather practiced ophthalmology in the state. His uncle continues to practice in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He feels honored to serve the Milwaukee community and strives to provide patient-centered, informative care to all.
When not in clinic or the operating room, Dr. McCanna enjoys running, cycling, cross-country skiing, travel, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife and three children.
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Very concerned about patient. Takes time with you addressing your questions
I've been with doc for many years he's an awesome awesome doctor for my eye care I hope I can stay with him for as much as I am alive he understands and takes very good care of me
Professional and informative.
Dr. McCanna is very attentive and caring with his patients. Amazing staff very patient and polite.
Patient and very kind
Good Doctor
Great listener. Good job of helping you.
Dr. McCanna cares for his patients. I’ve never felt like I was just number or piece work like a factory worker putting out a product.
Great dr
Very good. Explained everything so clear, and friendly and smart. So glad I found him.